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Dental Hygienists

  1. Removes tartar, stains, and cleans the teeth
  2. $68,250 per year
  3. $32.81 per hour
  4. Entry level education is a associates degree in dental hygiene
  5. Growth of 38% which is much faster then average
  6. Employment change is 68,500
  7. Keep track of patient care and treatment plans
  8. Teach patients oral hygiene
  9. Flexible work schedule
  10. Most work part time
  11. Have to wear safety gear, like a mask, goggles, and gloves
  12. Students in high school should take courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics
  13. You have to be licensed
  14. Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth
  15. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $45,000, and the top 10 percent earned more than $93,820.
  16. Take and develop dental x rays
Important Qualities
  1. Compassion. Sometimes patients are in extreme pain or mental stress, and the hygienist must be sensitive to their emotions.
  2. Detail oriented. Dental hygienist must follow specific rules and protocols to help diagnose and treat a patient. In rare cases, dental hygienists work without the direct supervision of a dentist.
  3. Dexterity. Dental hygienists must be good at working with their hands. They generally work in tight quarters on a small part of the body using very precise tools.
  4. Interpersonal skills. Dental hygienists must work closely with dentists and patients.
  5. Stamina. Dental hygienists should be comfortable performing physical tasks, such as bending over patients for a long time.
  6. Technical skills. Dental hygienists must understand how to operate complex machinery, including x-ray machines and powered instruments.

What They Do
  1. Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth
  2. Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth
  3. Take and develop dental x rays
  4. Keep track of patient care and treatment plans
  5. Teach patients oral hygiene, such as how to brush and floss correctly
  6. Use a lot of tools
  7. Power tools as well as no power tools

Work Environment
  1. Almost all dental hygienists work in dentists’ offices
  2. which are clean and well-lit. They work closely with dentists and dental assistants.